whiten
verb
whit·en
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn 
whitened; whitening
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make white or whiter
snow whitened the hills
: to become white or whiter
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Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
This whitening set comes with whitening toothpaste and whitening strips to truly transform a smile.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Plus, here are the best toothpastes for plaque removal, whitening and more.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
The kit comes with 18 treatments designed to remove stains and whiten sensitive teeth.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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